Carlos Celdran.
The atmospheric remains of Intramuros, Chinatown and Quiapo are best toured on foot. An enterprising history buff named Carlos Celdran has gained a cult following for his historical walking tours of the old Manila.
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I went on one of Carlos Celdran's walking tours, and I absolutely loved it!
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Sounds pretty interesting and entertaining.
Posted by: pieterbie | March 15, 2010 at 02:14 AM
I"m sure to go in one of his tour one of these days... :)
Posted by: dodong flores | March 09, 2010 at 08:02 PM
It does seem like he gives great tours. Very nice.
Posted by: Otto K. | March 09, 2010 at 07:30 AM
we just saw mad hatter in alice in wonderland but i think carlos wears his "hats" better than anyone else. i will include joining his walks in my to-do-list.
Posted by: docgelo | March 08, 2010 at 02:22 PM
I love his outfit!:)
Posted by: oggi | March 08, 2010 at 03:23 AM
okay, you've convinced me.. i gotta go try this walking tour too.. ;D nice shots.. :)
Posted by: rian | March 08, 2010 at 02:47 AM
A cool series of images.
Posted by: Steve | March 07, 2010 at 11:54 PM
Very nice series that tells a story, we can see that you enjoyed the tour!
Posted by: Framed and Shot | March 07, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Love these photos Sidney. Love the theatrical feel.
Posted by: Agnes | March 07, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Bonjour,
Les "walking tours" sont l´une des plus belle manières de découvrir des villages
À très bientôt et bon dimanche
Elisa, Argentine
Posted by: Elisa | March 07, 2010 at 10:30 PM
In the 2nd image I believe he is holding a picture of Philippine National hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
Posted by: hoz | March 07, 2010 at 08:14 PM
he sure sound slike a real character and a great tour guide
Posted by: JJ | March 07, 2010 at 08:09 PM
Very nice, beautiful and described, looked very cool
I wish you a wonderful Sunday (✿ ◠ ‿ ◠) ❤
Posted by: Patricia & Amber | March 07, 2010 at 06:41 PM
great story - I like the warm colors
Posted by: yiannis krikis | March 07, 2010 at 06:36 PM
Un personnage pittoresque et haut en couleur
Posted by: JMS* | March 07, 2010 at 06:27 PM
Il a l'air passionné par ce qu'il fait!
Posted by: Standley | March 07, 2010 at 05:06 PM
Sound like he's a very fascinating person. Great photos, like the lighting and atmosphere in these wonderful compositions.
Posted by: John Maslowski | March 07, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Seems like a a man with passion for his work.
Posted by: Ajay | March 07, 2010 at 11:49 AM
really like the second image where he's holding a photograph of someone else. Carlos sounds like an inspiring person.
Posted by: michele | March 07, 2010 at 11:43 AM
I wish it wasn't so far... I'd love to take the tour!
Posted by: Zhu | March 07, 2010 at 09:41 AM
C'est sûre que c'est quelqu'un qu'on l'admire ;)
J'aime mieux la deuxième photo, son sautoir jaune il représente quoi ?
Bon dimanche
Bisou
Posted by: marah | March 07, 2010 at 07:27 AM
i absolutely admire this guy. i was fortunate to be in one of his tours 3 years ago and enjoyed it tremendously. very cool and entertaining and has wicked sense of humour too.
Posted by: kikomeister | March 07, 2010 at 03:23 AM
I think he makes a wonderful theatrical performance out of it!
Posted by: Wim van der Meij | March 07, 2010 at 02:32 AM